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Dec 25, 2023

15 of the Best Ugly Christmas Sweaters for Holiday Parties

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Sweaters are a fall and winter staple,

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

Sweaters are a fall and winter staple, but if you're specifically trying to get into the holiday spirit, you might need something beyond your typical cashmere.

Some holiday sweaters are so bold and over-the-top that they're ugly, and in this instance, that's a good thing.

Whether you're attending an ugly sweater holiday party or you just want to be as festive as possible, these are the 15 best (and funniest) choices for this season.

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This sweater is definitely ugly, but nothing screams holiday spirit more than snowmen, presents, penguins, mistletoe, reindeer, Christmas trees, and bells all in one design.

Designed to look like a shirt and tie under a cardigan, this false two-piece sweater is perfect for achieving a bold holiday look that's could still be somewhat, slightly, maybe considered professional. It's a great choice for your office holiday party.

This sweater is so outrageous, it almost counts as a costume. The front features the body of a reindeer standing in the snow, but with the hood up, your neck and head complete the reindeer. And yes, it comes with antlers attached.

If you have a date for this year's holiday party and you think you can stand to be conjoined all night, this two-person sweater is a sure way to grab people's attention.

A first glance, this might look like a typical Fair Isle Christmas sweater, but with dinosaurs chasing reindeer, it's a pretty funny piece to wear this season.

If you want to bring gifts to this year's party, the Christmas stocking sweater from Tipsy Elves is a fun and easy way to carry them. Or you can just use it to hold onto your own personal supply of wine all night.

If Christmas is not your thing, but you're stuck going to a party anyway, why not go as the Grinch? The bright green sweater features the face of the famous Dr. Seuss character for a simple, yet ugly sweater.

If you're a fan of Disney, or Mickey Mouse specifically, this sweater from Hybrid is a great choice. The green sweater features Mickey tangled in Christmas lights with snowflakes and trees as accents.

"Harry Potter" fans love to inject the series into their everyday lives and the holiday season is no different. This sweater features a Fair Isle print on the sleeves, while key symbols like Harry's glasses and the Deathly Hallows symbol feature prominently on the front.

With everything from snow flakes to Storm Troopers, "Star Wars" fans will be able to get into the holiday spirit with this sweater.

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